Routine Inspection
Mar 19, 2025
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used, stored
Inspector’s notes
Wet wiping cloth rags were found stored on the counter of the bar. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
The faucet at the three compartment sink in the bar does not turn off. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
The dishwasher was measured at 25 ppm while no active ware washing was taking place. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM. Note: A message saying to refill the sanitizer was displayed. PIC was unable to refill and said a dishwasher at night would refill it before use.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
The dishwasher leaks when it is filling up. [CA] Ensure to maintain all equipment in good repair.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
Staff were observed washing hands with soap from a plastic insert, using only cold water, and drying hands on a cloth rag. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required prior to putting on gloves. [COS] Inspector educated on proper hand washing and asked staff to rewash hands. Note: Facility does not have a dedicated hand wash sink. Soap and paper towel dispenser are not immediately available near the hand wash station located at the first compartment of the three compartment ware wash sink. Repeat hand wash violations will result in a dedicated hand washing sink to be installed.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 19, 2025 · Original Source